How far is Fair Oaks, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Fair Oaks, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Oaks and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks and Alpharetta.
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Start on Joyner Avenue
1745 ft · 60 sec · Joyner Avenue
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Turn right onto Austell Road Southeast
725 ft · 20 sec · Austell Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlanta Road Southeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Atlanta Road Southeast
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Turn right onto South Cobb Drive
2608 ft · 1 min · South Cobb Drive
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Turn left onto Fairground Street Southeast
3018 ft · 1 min · Fairground Street Southeast
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Turn right onto South Marietta Parkway Southeast
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Marietta Parkway Southeast
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, GA 3 Connector: Roswell, Marietta
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 3 Connector West
108 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on Marietta Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn left onto North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Alpharetta Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Oaks and Alpharetta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Roswell Road
Turn right onto Roswell Road
7.09 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Fair Oaks and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Oaks to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Fair Oaks and 17.1 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fair Oaks and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Roswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roswell.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).
#1 Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9164900, -84.5446500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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